The table below outlines the various instructional activities that will support student learning in this course.
Assignment Title
Maximum Points Alloted
Completion Accountability
Assignment 1: Webminar Presentation via Wimba Classroom
Students, in pairs or groups of three, will present information, application, and instructional implication of a selected learning theory using Wimba Classroom, a virtual delivery system.
(Course Objectives 1, 4, 5)
15
Group
Assignment 2 : Visual Comparative Mapping of Learning Theories
Students will compare selected learning theories in 7 to 10 identified criteria/parameters using visual mapping tools.
(Course Objectives 1, 2, 3)
10
Individual
Assignment 3 : Annotated Bibliography
Students will research appropriate and relevant literature on the application of their chosen learning theory.
(Course Objectives 2, 4, 5)
15
Individual
Assignment 4 : Case Study Poster and Presentation
Students will complete a case study of learning behaviors as observed in the classroom and analyze these using a learning theory as a lens.
(Course Objectives 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
30
Group
Assignment 5 : Retrospective Paper on Learning
Students will reflect in writing about their learning of course content, processes and outcomes.
(Course Objectives 4, 5, 6)
5
Individual
Online Discussion Posting and Engagement (2-6)
Students will post content (ideas and information) in response to the discussion prompt and engage actively in discussion with peers.
(Course Objectives 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
15
Individual
Housekeeping Assignment(s)
Students will complete activities related to course management and delivery.
(Course Objectives 5, 6)
5
Individual
Wimba Attendance & Participation
Students will attend and actively participate in online class activities held in Wimba classroom environment.
The table below outlines the various instructional activities that will support student learning in this course.
Assignment Title
Maximum Points Alloted
Completion Accountability
Assignment 1: Webminar Presentation via Wimba Classroom
Students, in pairs or groups of three, will present information, application, and instructional implication of a selected learning theory using Wimba Classroom, a virtual delivery system.
(Course Objectives 1, 4, 5)
15
Group
Assignment 2 : Visual Comparative Mapping of Learning Theories
Students will compare selected learning theories in 7 to 10 identified criteria/parameters using visual mapping tools.
(Course Objectives 1, 2, 3)
10
Individual
Assignment 3 : Annotated Bibliography
Students will research appropriate and relevant literature on the application of their chosen learning theory.
(Course Objectives 2, 4, 5)
15
Individual
Assignment 4 : Case Study Poster and Presentation
Students will complete a case study of learning behaviors as observed in the classroom and analyze these using a learning theory as a lens.
(Course Objectives 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
30
Group
Assignment 5 : Retrospective Paper on Learning
Students will reflect in writing about their learning of course content, processes and outcomes.
(Course Objectives 4, 5, 6)
5
Individual
Online Discussion Posting and Engagement (2-6)
Students will post content (ideas and information) in response to the discussion prompt and engage actively in discussion with peers.
(Course Objectives 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
15
Individual
Housekeeping Assignment(s)
Students will complete activities related to course management and delivery.
(Course Objectives 5, 6)
5
Individual
Wimba Attendance & Participation
Students will attend and actively participate in online class activities held in Wimba classroom environment.
(Course Objectives 1, 2, 4, 5, 6)
5
Individual